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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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